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'"We were coming off a really good game (a 3-1 win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday) and we lay an egg for the last 40 minutes," Okposo said. "We just got to find a way to be more consistent. I think it's everybody, especially our forwards. I think we bear the responsibility of that game tonight. We didn't manage the puck, we weren't hard enough to play against down … [Read more...] about Dadonov lifts Panthers to victory, helps Luongo climb list

'"We kind of have some face-off plays that our line likes to draw up, and we were able to execute there," Kane said. "[Eichel] makes a nice individual play to be able to push the puck through and win that battle. I just tried to find a lane for him to get me that puck and put it away."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Lehner lift Sabres past Capitals

'Buffalo made it 4-1 at 11:51 of the second period when Ryan O'Reilly got to a loose puck and beat Lehtonen with a wrist shot.' … [Read more...] about Stars ride early lead to win against Sabres

'"We got away from what made us successful and we almost shot ourselves in the foot," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Obviously, we'll take the win."' … [Read more...] about Pouliot scores twice, Sabres hold off Coyotes

'Jack Eichel, who turned 21 on Saturday, had a goal overturned at 17:12 of the first period when DeBoer challenged the goal because of goalie interference. After video replay, it was determined that Sam Reinhart interfered with Dell before the puck crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Couture, Dell lift Sharks past Sabres

'"We gave them opportunities," he said. "They have good players who are going to capitalize."' … [Read more...] about Five players score for Blue Jackets in win against Sabres

'"It's a compliment to him that he comes back and plays a really strong game at home," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Lehner, who allowed four goals in a 5-4 overtime win at the Boston Bruins on Saturday. "He made some really big saves at the right time for us. When we did give up opportunities, it was maybe a little bit of puck management. It's really strong; it's going to … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres hand Red Wings fifth straight loss

'"I think [in] the first period we still did a lot of things well, playing like a road game coming in and [getting] a couple bad bounces early," O'Reilly said. "But we were more consistent, guys were more positive, we stuck with it, we kept working and then eventually we wore them down when we started to get bounces. As the game kind of shifted it was a complete effort by … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Sabres rally past Bruins in overtime

'Dorsett's shorthanded goal made it 2-2 at 5:52 of the second period. He put a rebound of a shot by Brandon Sutter past Chad Johnson after a 2-on-1 against Sabres defenseman Matt Tennyson. It was the sixth shorthanded goal allowed by the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Dorsett helps lead Canucks past Sabres

'"The disappointing part is we didn't play that way for 60 minutes," said Kane, who had two assists. "You can't wait until it's 3-1 or 4-1 to get grittier. It's frustrating because I know we can play like that. We've proven it, we've showed it. You can't take periods off or you can't take shifts off."' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights win in OT, off to best start by expansion team

'"We haven't been playing our best hockey and it's been coming," Buffalo defenseman Jake McCabe said. "[Housley] has been patient with us. It was nice for not only us, but for Phil to get that first win. Hopefully it's the first of many."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Ducks for first victory

'The goal was Buffalo's first at Los Angeles in 279:38, having been shut out in its past four games at Staples Center.' … [Read more...] about Doughty lifts Kings past Sabres with late goal

'"It's frustrating," Pominville said. "We're not getting the results we want. I thought our effort was way better. But we didn't get the two points, and that's what we play for. Every little detail matters. Right now when we make a mistake, it's going in the back of our net. We have to pay more attention to those little details."' … [Read more...] about Sharks defeat Sabres for first victory

'"I just think our effort was unacceptable," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "This game is a game of mistakes and it just seems we're making key mistakes at times in the game that are ending up in our net."' … [Read more...] about Bratt, Johansson help Devils defeat Sabres

'Evander Kane scored twice shorthanded in the second period, and Jack Eichel scored in the third for Buffalo (0-1-1). Robin Lehner was pulled in the second after allowing four goals on 16 shots. Chad Johnson made 15 saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores twice, fuels Islanders win against Sabres